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Lex̱éywa Art Activism — A Recalling of a Residential School Experience — Sept 23

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Zoom Link: https://ufv-ca.zoom.us/j/63933598440?pwd=MDAwZkdRZmNMTDUyNzJCR2dTL28yQT09 The students of Robert Bateman’s Art Activism initiative invite you to witness their current work which visually narrates the life story of Bea Silver; a prominent Elder, educator, leader and residential school survivor. Wed, Sept 23 1-2:30 pm Zoom   For more information, contact Stacy Hulbert at Stacy.hulbert@ufv.ca 09/24/2020

UFV Theatre Audition & Backstage Announcement — extended deadline

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UFV Theatre Audition & Backstage Announcement Call timeline extended to Wednesday, Sept 23. Antigone Adapted and Directed by Shelley Liebembuk Based on english translation by Ian Johnston Performances: November 25-27, 2020 at 7 pm and November 28, 2020 at 2 pm * Performances will be live, via a virtual platform. Seeking six performers for this … Read more

How do wildfires impact physical activity and mental health?

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Wildfires are a source of air pollution particularly relevant in BC. In 2017/2018 the wildfire seasons in BC were considered record-setting. This caused air quality objectives to be exceeded and a number of air quality advisories were issued. When air quality is poor, people are advised to reduce or reschedule physical activity, but do people … Read more

Student election for Board position

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The call for nominations for one student position on the Board of Governors, closed Tuesday, September 8. An election campaign is now underway for eight Board candidates. To see a list of the candidates and read their statements, please visit ufv.ca/secretariat/elections. Voting will take place October 7-10, 2020. Eligible voters will be notified via email. … Read more

Digital Drop-In with Dugg — Sept 10

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Talk tech with Learning Designer, Dugg Steary Thursday, September 10, at 10am Looking for ideas on the purposeful integration of tools and technology into your teaching? Register, receive the link to his virtual office and join. INFO/REGISTER events.ufv.ca/tlc – – http://events.ufv.ca/tlc/events/digital-drop-in-with-dugg-5/ For more information, contact Leah Lyon at tlcevents@ufv.ca 09/10/2020

UFV Drag Show — Sept 24

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Presented by your Student Union Society Kick off your fall semester and have a blast. Drag Show featuring the Valley Clique: Anida Tythole, Justice Dejour, and Jo King. Thurs, Sept 24 Location: Zoom (link coming soon) RSVP to this event to make sure you get the link! 7 pm RSVP on myCampusLife – https://mycampuslife.ufv.ca/event/163947 https://mycampuslife.ufv.ca/event/16394 … Read more

Canada Graduate Scholarship — Master’s (CGS-M) workshop — Oct 6

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Are you a high-achieving UFV student or alum in need of financial support for graduate school? Come learn about the Canada Graduate Scholarship-Master’s (CGS-M) program. CGS-Ms are highly competitive and prestigious awards, with only 3,000 scholarships being presented across Canada each year. This workshop is for UFV students and alumni who: (1) have achieved first-class … Read more

MicroCourses — Online Teaching Fundamentals — September schedule

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MicroCourse – Online Teaching Fundamentals The Teaching and Learning Centre is offering an ongoing MicroCourse series of workshops (essential Blackboard tools for online courses), with synchronous sessions for each MicroCourse scheduled weekly. The primary objective of these MicroCourses is the pedagogy behind the tools and how they can be used to: *achieve learning objectives *promote … Read more

MicroCourse 6 — Synchronous Teaching — Sept 10

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MicroCourse 6 – Online Teaching Fundamentals – Synchronous Teaching This course is designed to help prepare you to teach online in real-time (synchronously). We will explore how the instructor can prepare for success, flip the virtual classroom, and engage students during live sessions. To demonstrate the techniques and objectives, this course will be delivered live … Read more

MicroCourse 6 — Synchronous Teaching — Sept 10

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Synchronous Teaching This course is designed to help prepare you to teach online in real-time (synchronously). We will explore how the instructor can prepare for success, flip the virtual classroom, and engage students during live sessions. To demonstrate the techniques and objectives, this course will be delivered live / real-time (synchronously) during the scheduled time. … Read more

MicroCourse 7 — Inclusivity Online — Sept 24

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MicroCourse 7 – Online Teaching Fundamentals – Inclusivity Online International and Indigenous student profiles, access, and participation Date(s): Thursday, September 24 from 2 – 3 pm Facilitators: Lorna Andrews, Teaching and Learning Specialist, Indigenization These series of MicroCourses will introduce the essential Blackboard tools, but the primary objective of these MicroCourses is the pedagogy behind … Read more

MicroCourse 5 — Course Videos — Sept 10

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MicroCourse 5 – Online Teaching Fundamentals – Course Videos This MicroCourse will cover Intro to Kaltura Capture, Using your phone to record, Effective video practices for online learning (UDL, Territory Acknowledgement). Date(s): Thurs, Sept 10 from 11 – 12pm Facilitator: Robin Pittman, Media Developer These series of MicroCourses will introduce the essential Blackboard tools, but … Read more